Read about one persons experience at Wildacres this year.
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Imagine being able to spend a week totally immersed in the joys of our hobby - no interruptions from television, news, traffic, or worries. The setting is an idyllic mountain top retreat where you are well fed and cared for and you can take classes in many aspects of the hobby - lapidary, jewelry making, mineralogy, etc.
Wildacres is in North Carolina about 3 miles from the Little Switzerland post office. Nearest towns are Spruce Pine and Marion.
Wildacres is open to any member of a rock club in the Eastern Federation, including members of the Southern Maryland Rock and Mineral Club.
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Date:
September 4-10 2017
Classes
Classes are held 4 out of the 5 days you are there. The third day is a free day where students are encouraged to explore local attractions. Perennial favorites include gold mining, collecting trips to near-by quarries, road trips to Biltmore Mansion or Grandfather Mountain, hiking, and leisurely relaxation in the wonderful rockers. An afternoon tailgate session encourages participants to exchange, sell, or barter goods and there's an opportunity for some of the participants to give short programs which spotlight other interests the presenters enjoy.
The First Semester is comprised of the first two days of class.
The Second Semester are the last two days of class.
The First Semester is comprised of the first two days of class.
The Second Semester are the last two days of class.
Cost
About 2/3 of your cost is covered by the Blumenthal Foundation. Your portion will be $410 per person. This fee includes room, board and classroom instruction. Most classes will also charge a nominal fee to cover materials and supplies. Once the week is over, you'll be able to take your completed projects home with you.
